Katherine Jenkins
Katherine Jenkins
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Katherine Jenkins CBE is a Welsh soprano opera singer, conductor, musical theatre actress, and media personality.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: June 16, 1976, in Neath, Wales, UK
Status: Active
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Katherine Jenkins is of British nationality. She is a renowned singer, conductor, musical theatre actress, and media personality.
Early Life and Background
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Born into a family with strong musical roots, Katherine was exposed to music from an early age. Her mother, Susan Jenkins, was a teacher and a choir mistress, while her father, Peter Jenkins, was a civil servant and a choirmaster. Growing up in a household filled with music, Katherine began singing at the age of five and later studied piano, violin, and singing. She attended Neath College and then the Royal Academy of Music.
Major Accomplishments
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Katherine's career spans over two decades, marked by numerous achievements:
Winner of the 2003 BBC TV's _Any Dream Will Do_ competition to play the lead role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical _Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat_
Released her debut album _Premiere_ in 2004, which topped the UK Classical Albums Chart
Signed with Universal Classics and Jazz in 2005, releasing several successful albums, including _Livingston_ (2007) and _Deliver Me_ (2010)
Collaborated with artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Plácido Domingo, and Lang Lang on various projects
Conducted the BBC Concert Orchestra for a performance of _Faust_ at the Royal Albert Hall in 2012Notable Works or Actions
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Katherine has been involved in several charitable endeavors:
Supporter of the Help for Heroes charity, performing at their fundraising events and promoting their cause through her music
Ambassador for the UK's Armed Forces' charity _Help for Heroes_ since 2009
Appeared on British television shows such as _The X Factor_, _Strictly Come Dancing_, and _Children in Need_
Hosted several TV programs, including _This Morning_ and _GMTV_Impact and Legacy
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Katherine Jenkins' talent, versatility, and dedication to her craft have made a significant impact on the music world:
Her ability to convey emotion through her powerful voice has captivated audiences worldwide
As an advocate for classical music and opera, she has helped bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary styles
Her philanthropic efforts have raised awareness and funds for various charitable causes
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Katherine Jenkins is widely quoted and remembered due to her:
Unique voice and versatility as a singer, conductor, and actress
Dedication to promoting classical music and opera through innovative performances and collaborations
* Commitment to charitable causes, inspiring others with her generosity and compassion
Quotes by Katherine Jenkins
Katherine Jenkins's insights on:
2012 was the year I saw Twitter as a negative. More people need to realise that not everything they read is true and that Internet trolls are a real problem.
I’ve been lucky that I’ve performed with a lot of the classical people I’ve wanted to work with so I’d like to do something that people didn’t see coming. Like Madonna, or being Welsh – the Tom Jones thing. Or somebody suggested N-Dubz – that would be brilliant!
I would absolutely, definitely never sell my wedding pictures to a magazine. I’d like it to be a special day, not a photo shoot. And once you’ve done that, your marriage becomes everybody else’s business.
I go home and don’t get treated any differently. People have known me all my life and are interested and very supportive but because they have known me forever I don’t get any diva treatment. My mum still tells me off if I haven’t loaded the dishwasher for her.
I can’t leave the studio until everything is as it should be. And I can’t put a record out unless I am completely happy with it. I never want to be at a signing and hear my album playing and think, ‘Oh no, I could have done that top note better.’
At the weekend, one of the paparazzi left their lunch box filled with half-eaten pasta salad on my doorstep: it was like a little warning, you know? ‘We have been here.’
I’m over the moon to be involved in the ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special. I can’t quite believe it as it’s a part of the family tradition at the Jenkins household. I heard the news that I got the role on my 30th birthday and it was the best birthday present ever.
